Water Temperature of Little Traverse Bay Near Petoskey, MI

Current Water Temperature

62.1°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:50 PM EDT

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Harbor Springs, MI

Little Traverse Bay

Station Name: Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petoskey, MI
Emmet County

GPS Coordinates: 45.405, -85.087

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Weather Near Petoskey, Michigan

Current Weather

64.2°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 48%
Feels Like: 56.1°F
Wind: W 11.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.2 mph
Pressure: 29.67 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 21%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 5

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 65°F
L: 48°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 59°F
L: 50°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 60°F
L: 46°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 81°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 73°F
L: 57°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 0.9 μg/m3
PM10: 1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 115 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:46 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 4:15 AM
Moon Transit: 11:08 AM
Moonset: 5:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:38 AM - 1:08 PM

Minor Periods

5:17 PM - 6:47 PM
3:45 AM - 5:15 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Small Craft Advisory issued October 7 at 9:02AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 9:02 AM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the west and highest waves around 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.


Small Craft Advisory issued October 7 at 7:01AM EDT until October 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 7:01 AM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the west and highest waves around 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge and Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 58.7°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 61%
Wind: 19.2 mph
UV Index: 5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.02 μg/m3
PM10: 2.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:46 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 4:15 AM
Moon Transit: 11:08 AM
Moonset: 5:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:38 AM - 1:08 PM

Minor Periods

5:17 PM - 6:47 PM
3:45 AM - 5:15 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 53.7°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 36%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 0.63 μg/m3
PM10: 0.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 111.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:47 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 5:29 AM
Moon Transit: 11:54 AM
Moonset: 6:06 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:24 AM - 1:54 PM

Minor Periods

5:36 PM - 7:06 PM
4:59 AM - 6:29 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, October 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 52.4°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.05 μg/m3
PM10: 2.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:49 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 6:42 AM
Moon Transit: 12:39 AM
Moonset: 6:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:27 AM - 2:57 AM
12:09 AM - 2:39 PM

Minor Periods

5:55 PM - 7:25 PM
6:12 AM - 7:42 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 67°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Chance of Rain: 17%
Wind: 18.3 mph
UV Index: 7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.74 μg/m3
PM10: 7.08 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.99 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 93 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 7:54 AM
Moon Transit: 1:24 PM
Moonset: 6:44 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:12 AM - 3:42 AM
12:54 AM - 3:24 PM

Minor Periods

6:14 PM - 7:44 PM
7:24 AM - 8:54 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 65.2°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.18 μg/m3
PM10: 7.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 219.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 111 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:51 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 7:02 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 9:05 AM
Moon Transit: 2:09 PM
Moonset: 7:05 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:57 AM - 4:27 AM
1:39 PM - 4:09 PM

Minor Periods

6:35 PM - 8:05 PM
8:35 AM - 10:05 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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